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THBEnglish Reviere Leatherbound Gilt Spined Library, 1920s
Lot 185
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Jul 11, 2019
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Bidsquare : Ancient / Ethnographic / Americana
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Discover ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the Near East, as well as Asian, Pre-Columbian, Tribal, Fossils and Fine Art. Also featuring a wonderful collection from a prominent New York estate whose owners reside in the Van Wyck family's historic Lloyd Harbor waterfront home. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Discover ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the Near East, as well as Asian, Pre-Columbian, Tribal, Fossils and Fine Art. Also featuring a wonderful collection from a prominent New York estate whose owners reside in the Van Wyck family's historic Lloyd Harbor waterfront home. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Europe, England, "The Reference Library", Published by Robert Reviere & Son, London, Heddon Street, Reddon Street, 1920s (firm active 1884 to 1939). A beautiful leather-bound set of reference books with gilt bordered turn-ins with gilt corner ornaments. The crimson goat skin and gilt spined volumes include: "French Dictionary" (1915; "Smaller Classical Dictionary" (1926); "English Dictionary" (n.d.); "Dictionary of Dates" (1923); "Dictionary of English Literature" (n.d.); and "Atlas of the World" (1925). The set comes with the original bookstand to store on your desk or book shelf. The Riviere Bindery was among the most respected shops in London's West End from approximately 1840 to 1939. Size: 8.875" L x 7.625" W x 9.125" H (22.5 cm x 19.4 cm x 23.2 cm)
According to the British Museum, "Bookbinders; 1829, Robert Riviere set up in business in Bath as a bookseller and later bookbinder; 1840 moved to London where the firm traded at a series of addresses. His grandson Percival Calkin became a partner in 1881, and the firm's name was changed to Robert Riviere & Son; Percival's younger brother, Arthur, became a partner in 1889; Arthur's son Stuart Riviere Calkin entered the business in 1908 and was with the firm when it closed in 1939. Robert Riviere's brother was the painter Briton Riviere (q.v.) Trade card in Banks Collection (Banks,16.15) advertises "R. Riviere & Son. Bookbinders By Special Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, H.R.H. The Princess of Wales. Established 1832. Burlington Buildings, Heddon Street, St. W. near Vigo Street. Ancient Books & Bindings Restored. Estimates given for Special Work, large quantities, restoring libraries &c. Skilled workmen sent to all parts." The card includes a list of "Prices for Ordinary Work."
Provenance: private Long Island, New York, USA collection
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#147380Some losses to bindings and slight wear to gilding but much is very well preserved. French Dictionary and Atlas of the World have loose covers. Expected foxing to some pages, but most are in good condition. Tears and losses to covering on bookstand. One end has separated a bit but is still present and serviceable.Condition
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